Republic of Neuchatel

The Republic of Neuchatel was a short-lived republic that flourished in western Switzerland during the "Spring of Nations" liberal revolutions of 1848. The republic was proclaimed on 1 March 1848 after the "Neuchateloise Revolution", during which the Principality of Neuchatel declared its independence from Prussia. King Friedrich Wilhelm IV of Prussia supported attempts to restore himself to power in Neuchatel, but this would lead to an 1856-1857 crisis that led to Neuchatel joining Switzerland and Prussia recognizing Neuchatel's independence.